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brannigan

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bran⋅ni⋅gan

  [bran-i-guhn]
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–noun
1. a carouse.
2. a squabble; brawl.
Origin:
1925–30; prob. from proper name
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bran·ni·gan   (brān'ĭ-gən)   
n.  

  1. A noisy or confused quarrel.

  2. A drinking spree; a binge.


[Probably from the name Brannigan.]
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